St Etienne du Mont Paris
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St Etienne du Mont Paris
The St-Etienne - du - Mont is a 16th century architectural masterpiece in Paris. Initially an Abbey founded by Clovis, this church was later dedicated to St. Geneviève. This magnificent structure was completed by 1626. Today all that remains of the main structure is the part of the Lycée Henri IV, the Tour de Clovis (Tower of Clovis).Features of the St-Etienne - du - Mont in Paris:
- The St-Etienne - du - Mont is has a unique architecture. It has been built in different styles. Though the interior has been constructed in the gothic style, the exterior has a distinct mark of Renaissance period.
- The St-Etienne - du - Mont in Paris also has a number of other attractions, a few are as follows:
- You must take a close look at the rood screen crossing the nave, the wooden pulpit held by held by Samson; observe the intricacy of the stained glass murals.
- The St-Etienne - du - Mont in Paris forms the resting ground of many famous literary artists, such as- Pascal and Racine.
How can you go to the St-Etienne - du - Mont in Paris?
You can reach the St-Etienne - du - Mont in Paris by taking the metro: Cardinal Lemoine or Luxembourg.
The timings of St-Etienne-du-Mont in Paris:
The Church is open from eight in the morning to noon and from two in the afternoon to seven in the evening all through the year.
The Admission fee for St-Etienne-du-Mont in Paris:
The entry to the St-Etienne-du-Mont in Paris is free of cost.
The Contact Details of St-Etienne-du-Mont in Paris:
Address of the St-Etienne-du-Mont Church:
The Shrine of Ste. Geneviève
1 Place Ste-Geneviève, 5e
Paris, 75005 France
You can also contact St-Etienne-du-Mont at the following phone number:
+33 (0)1 43 54 11 79
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